John 11:40
New International Version
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

New Living Translation
Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?”

English Standard Version
Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”

Berean Standard Bible
Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”

Berean Literal Bible
Jesus says to her, "Did I not say to you that if you should believe, you will see the glory of God?"

King James Bible
Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

New King James Version
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?”

New American Standard Bible
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

NASB 1995
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

NASB 1977
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you, if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

Legacy Standard Bible
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

Amplified Bible
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe [in Me], you will see the glory of God [the expression of His excellence]?”

Christian Standard Bible
Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”

American Standard Version
Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou believedst, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

Contemporary English Version
Jesus replied, "Didn't I tell you that if you had faith, you would see the glory of God?"

English Revised Version
Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou believedst, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus said to her, "Didn't I tell you that if you believe, you would see God's glory?"

Good News Translation
Jesus said to her, "Didn't I tell you that you would see God's glory if you believed?"

International Standard Version
Jesus told her, "I told you that if you believed you would see God's glory, didn't I?"

Majority Standard Bible
Jesus replied, ?Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God??

NET Bible
Jesus responded, "Didn't I tell you that if you believe, you would see the glory of God?"

New Heart English Bible
Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see God's glory?"

Webster's Bible Translation
Jesus saith to her, Said I not to thee, that if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

Weymouth New Testament
"Did I not promise you," replied Jesus, "that if you believe, you shall see the glory of God?"

World English Bible
Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed, you would see God’s glory?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Jesus says to her, “Did I not say to you that if you may believe, you will see the glory of God?”

Berean Literal Bible
Jesus says to her, "Did I not say to you that if you should believe, you will see the glory of God?"

Young's Literal Translation
Jesus saith to her, 'Said I not to thee, that if thou mayest believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?'

Smith's Literal Translation
Jesus says to her, Said I not to thee, if thou shouldest believe, thou shalt see the glory of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Jesus saith to her: Did not I say to thee, that if thou believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe, you shall see the glory of God?”

New American Bible
Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?”

New Revised Standard Version
Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jesus said to her, Did not I say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Yeshua said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Jesus said to her: Did I not tell you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?

Godbey New Testament
Jesus says to her; Did I not tell thee, that, if thou canst believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?

Haweis New Testament
Jesus saith unto her, Did I not tell thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?

Mace New Testament
Jesus said to her, did I not tell you, that if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?

Weymouth New Testament
"Did I not promise you," replied Jesus, "that if you believe, you shall see the glory of God?"

Worrell New Testament
Jesus saith to her, "Did I not say to you that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?"

Worsley New Testament
Jesus saith unto her, Did I not tell thee, that if thou believest, thou shalt see the glory of God?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Raises Lazarus
39“Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.” 40 Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” 41So they took away the stone. Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.…

Cross References
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 14:9
Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

John 2:11
Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.

John 9:3
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

John 12:41
Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him.

John 20:29
Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 6:40
For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

John 17:24
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”

John 8:51
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

Romans 4:20-21
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.


Treasury of Scripture

Jesus said to her, Said I not to you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?

Said.

John 11:23-26
Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again…

2 Chronicles 20:20
And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

Romans 4:17-25
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were…

see.

John 11:4
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

John 1:14
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 9:3
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

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John 11
1. Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.
45. Many Jews believe.
47. The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.
49. Caiaphas prophesies.
54. Jesus hides himself.
55. At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.














Jesus replied
This phrase indicates a response from Jesus, suggesting a prior conversation or event. In the context of John 11, Jesus is speaking to Martha after the death of her brother Lazarus. This interaction highlights Jesus' role as a teacher and a revealer of divine truth. His responses often serve to deepen the faith of those around Him and to reveal His divine nature.

Did I not tell you
This phrase points to a previous statement or promise made by Jesus. Earlier in the chapter, Jesus had assured Martha that her brother would rise again (John 11:23). This reflects the consistent theme in the Gospels where Jesus prepares His followers for the miraculous, often challenging them to trust in His words and promises.

that if you believed
Belief is a central theme in the Gospel of John, emphasizing faith as a prerequisite for experiencing the works and presence of God. This statement underscores the importance of faith in Jesus' ministry and the broader biblical narrative. Hebrews 11:6 states that without faith, it is impossible to please God, reinforcing the necessity of belief for divine encounters.

you would see
The concept of seeing in the Bible often goes beyond physical sight to include spiritual understanding and revelation. In this context, Jesus is inviting Martha to witness a divine act that would confirm His identity and power. This aligns with the biblical theme of God revealing Himself to those who trust in Him, as seen in passages like Psalm 34:8, "Taste and see that the Lord is good."

the glory of God?
The glory of God refers to His manifest presence and power. In the context of John 11, this glory is about to be revealed through the resurrection of Lazarus, a sign pointing to Jesus' divine authority over life and death. This event foreshadows Jesus' own resurrection and serves as a type of the ultimate victory over death. The glory of God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, seen in the Exodus narrative (Exodus 16:10) and the prophetic visions of God's majesty (Isaiah 6:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God who performs miracles to reveal God's glory and power.

2. Martha
The sister of Lazarus, who is struggling with doubt and grief over her brother's death.

3. Lazarus
The brother of Martha and Mary, who has died and is the subject of Jesus' miraculous resurrection.

4. Bethany
The village where this event takes place, located near Jerusalem, and the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary.

5. The Resurrection of Lazarus
A significant miracle performed by Jesus, demonstrating His power over death and foreshadowing His own resurrection.
Teaching Points
Faith Precedes Sight
Jesus emphasizes that belief is the prerequisite to witnessing God's glory. In our lives, faith often requires trusting in God's promises before we see their fulfillment.

The Glory of God
The ultimate purpose of Jesus' miracles is to reveal the glory of God. As believers, we are called to live in a way that reflects and honors God's glory.

Overcoming Doubt
Like Martha, we may struggle with doubt in difficult circumstances. Jesus' words encourage us to trust in His power and promises, even when situations seem hopeless.

The Power of Jesus
This passage reminds us of Jesus' authority over life and death, encouraging us to rely on His power in every aspect of our lives.

Hope in Resurrection
The resurrection of Lazarus is a foretaste of the resurrection hope we have in Christ. It assures us of eternal life and victory over death.(40) If thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God.--He takes her back to the promise which she had heard from the messengers (John 11:4), and which had led to her brightest hopes, and reminds her too of His own teaching and her own faith (John 11:21-27). Her last remark had more of the human and less of the divine than was contained in her earliest words (John 11:22). Then her faith had reached "whatsoever Thou shalt ask"; and later she had accepted the truth, "He that believeth in Me, though he have died, yet shall he live." "Let her hold fast to this faith," His words would now say, in a gentleness that is yet not wholly without rebuke, "and she shall see the glory of God." By this more is meant than the restoration of Lazarus to physical life. That was seen by those who did not believe; for her it should be a sign, teaching that He is the Resurrection and the Life.

Verse 40. - Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou believedst, thou shouldst see the glory of God? This was a probable reference to the language of ver. 4, and also to the teaching of vers. 25, 26, where our Lord had encouraged her imperfect faith in himself to become a veritable vision of Divine glory. Out of the deepest humiliation comes the highest glory, The putrefaction of the grave is a stepping-stone to his throne. More is meant than the physical resurrection of Lazarus. She would or might by faith see the glory of Divine power and love which would, by what was about to happen, dawn upon her. Christ was going to prove to faith that he could and would destroy the power of death, rob him of sting, swallow up the grave in victory, and proclaim the everlasting curse of this mysterious flesh of ours to be a vanquished foe.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

replied,
Λέγει (Legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Did I not tell
εἶπόν (eipon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

you
σοι (soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

if
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

you believed,
πιστεύσῃς (pisteusēs)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

you would see
ὄψῃ (opsē)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

glory
δόξαν (doxan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

of God?”
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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